Associate Respiratory Cns

Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust; England; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

VerseOne Group is seeking an associate respiratory nurse specialist for an acute trust. This developmental post is supported by a senior respiratory CNS to help you progress toward a senior Respiratory CNS, providing expert in-patient care and education for ward staff and Sleep Apnoea/CPAP pathways.

Based in the acute trust, the role focuses on delivering high quality respiratory care in-patients, aligning with national guidance, and coordinating with the MDT to optimise discharge planning.

Formación

• Current nursing registration (RGN) in the UK.
• Significant post-RGN experience in acute respiratory care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high standard of specialist respiratory nursing advice, education, supervision for in patients and support to ward staff.
• Coordinate complex care with the Respiratory CNS team and MDT to improve clinical practice and discharge planning.

Educación

RGN

Descripción del empleo

Job summary

This associate respiratory nurse specialist role in the acute trust is a developmental post and as such this role is strongly supported by a senior respiratory CNS to ensure the post holder progresses towards senior Respiratory CNS. The role will offer a high standard of specialist respiratory nursing advice, education, supervision for in patients and support to ward staff. It will focus on supporting the respiratory clinical staff, and also network with a broad MDT in and out of hospital. The role will be based in the acute trust, working closely with the Respiratory CNS team to coordinate complex care and provide care to respiratory in-patients. The main aim of the role is to ensure that respiratory patients including ASTHMA/COPD/ILD/OHS/OSA etc and Asthma patients receive appropriate care packages and care bundles before discharge in accordance with national guidance. This role will be also working in OPD with Sleep Apnoea patients and Home ventilation patients. No Sponsorship is available for this role

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the respiratory and Sleep Apnoea team in OPD and focus on day to day case load of in-patients lead by the respiratory CNS. The post holder will support band 4/5 staff in OPD + ward staff and assist in the management of respiratory in patients. To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Respiratory CNS. Work with the respiratory team around the common goals to produce real improvements in clinical practice, quality and services.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £39,959 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 390-NM-DOM-SO-9762 Closing date: 04 November 2026

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

• RGN

Desirable qualifications

• Respiratory BSc or Equivalent course

Essential knowledge and experience

• Significant post RGN experience in acute respiratory care
• Evidence of sound respiratory knowledge and reflection for professional development

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Experience in working with respiratory patients in Hospital sleep service
• Experience supporting patients with CPAP, NIV or sleep apnoea

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

Lead Respiratory Nurse: lisa ward, [e-mail], 07487255597